Today, Sporting News recruiting writer Brian McLaughlin continues his position-by-position look at some of the top players in the country.

OFFENSIVE TACKLES

Hunter Bivin

Apollo (Owensboro, Ky.)

6-7/290

Bivin says: “Coaches have always told me I move well for my size. Me playing basketball helps me with my footwork and agility.”

His take on schools: Bivin is the younger brother of Louisville lineman Harris Bivin. He committed to Notre Dame in April.

Bradley Bozeman

Handley School (Roanoke, Ala.)

6-5/325

About Bozeman: Bozeman is a punishing run blocker with a nasty streak, which will fit right into what he’ll be doing at the next level.

His take on schools: Bozeman is an Alabama commitment. “The staff is doing an amazing job, plus all the commits are turning into recruiters. I don’t think we will stop (winning titles) any time soon. I’m planning on getting a couple more while I’m up there.”

MORE RECRUITING

Ethan Pocic

Lemont Township (Lemont, Ill.)

6-7/280

Pocic says: “I play with an aggressive style and go hard every play. I’d like to check out as many schools as possible.”

His take on schools: Pocic recently came out with a top 10 that includes Auburn, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Wisconsin and USC. Tennessee and Arkansas may get unofficial visits, also.

A’Shawn Robinson

Arlington Heights (Fort Worth, Texas)

6-5/305

Robinson says: “(Coaches love me) because of the way I play and work on the field and because of the work I’m doing in the classroom is showing how hard I work off the field and on the field.”

His take on schools: Robinson is committed to Texas, one of several dozen schools that offered him.

Na’Ty Rodgers

McDonough (Pomfret, Md.)

6-5/270

Rodgers says: “I think my strength is pretty much my toughness and ability to move, my kickstep and great footwork. I think I can get off the ball well.”

His take on schools: Maryland, North Carolina, Rutgers, South Carolina, Tennessee, USC and Washington have offered. “I’m really open. My father’s (former Washington player Tyrone Rodgers) been helping me through this process, just guiding me. It’s been planned out. He has just told me not to fall in love with the first school because you never know what can happen.”

Jake Thomas

Columbus (Miss.)

6-5/300

Thomas says: “(Coaches) usually seem to be attracted to my size most of all, but my mobility as a big guy seems to impress them as well. I think they also like my versatility on the line.”

His take on schools: Mississippi State and Southern Miss have offered, but more are likely on the way. “Right now my recruiting is wide open for the most part. I’m gaining a lot of interest throughout the SEC but I’m still keeping my options open for now.”

Logan Tuley-Tillman

Manual (Peoria, Ill.)

6-7/310

Tuley-Tillman: “Coaches have told me I’m very blessed and big. I’m 16 and a half years old and I’m already 6-foot-7, 308 pounds and very athletic because of my basketball background. I’m always angry when I play and I’ll try to put whoever is across from me in the ground by any means necessary.”

His take on schools: He is committed to Michigan. “I love Michigan because we are all honestly family, and they don’t look at you as just a tool for them to use then get rid of when they’re done. They actually love you and your family.”

Laremy Tunsil

Columbia (Lake City, Fla.)

6-6/275

Tunsil says: “I think (tackles are vital) because we’ve got to protect the quarterback so they don’t get hurt, just like they say in the movie Blind Side. If he gets hurt, that could be the end of a career. It’s a fun position to me. I love tackle because you get to pancake people and protect the quarterback.”

His take on schools: “I have a top nine now, of Florida, FSU, Alabama, LSU, Michigan, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, Georgia and USC.”